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Hidden Gem on Lake Lanier in North GA Mtns Dock With Lots of Water Activities

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Beautiful view of Lake Lanier in a quiet cove with deep water for water activity
A storybook cabin nestled privately on Lake Lanier.
Comfortableness everywhere!
Terrace/patio
Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to make cooking easy.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Dawsonville, GA
  • Popular LocationLake Lanier18 min walk
  • Popular LocationNorth Georgia Premium Outlet Mall9 min drive
  • Popular LocationXtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park15 min drive
  • AirportAthens, GA (AHN-Ben Epps)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Hidden Gem on Lake Lanier in North GA Mtns Dock With Lots of Water Activities

If you need more space for your group, I have another lakehouse just as enjoyable and comfortable a few houses down, VRBO #1032449

You have found the perfect lakehouse cabin on Lake Lanier and the North Georgia Mountains - only 45 miles from downtown Atlanta, 5 minutes to shopping, dining, golfing, 20 minutes to wineries, more shopping, hiking and other activities.

Hidden Gem is well-equipped for remote working & remote schooling. The fast cable internet, with break-times for lake activities, make remote work and school a perfect life experience.

Whether you love to shop, canoe, paddle boat, kayak, fish, paddle board, explore the North GA Mountain waterfalls, wineries, hiking & biking trails, or just relax, this beautiful mountain lakehouse is designed for a perfect vacation, work spot or any get-together on Lake Lanier in the North Georgia Mountains.

Local marinas for renting boats during warm seasons are an added bonus. Gainesville Marina is 20 minutes by boat and car. Port Royale, Aqualand, Holiday, and Bald Ridge Marinas are also nice options about 30 minutes by boat & car. You can also bring your own boat and fill up as needed at Athens Boat Club, 7 minutes by boat.

My 3-story home is nestled down a lush, wooded hillside. The downhill driveway provides privacy as well as a closer view and walk to the lake. The private platform dock is in plenty of water (narrow, private cove, but with steep underwater terrain) with room to tie up boats & jet skis, as well as room to play in the water with my water toys and sturdy ladder to help you out of the water. I feel like the water is fresher and cleaner up here, further north due to the Chestatee River flowing through just seconds away.

My lakehouse cabin is well-appointed with 3 floors providing privacy for everyone. The 4 bedrooms each have an attached bath. The layout consists of 2 bedrooms with a Jack & Jill bath on the upper floor, master bedroom with attached bath on the main floor, additional bedroom with attached bath on the lower floor. The main floor also includes the kitchen with granite countertops and a window seat/ breakfast nook, a dining area with 12 foot bench wall and large table, family room with wood burning fireplace that is open to a huge 3-sided glass sunroom, perfect for bird watching and 'Oh, the views!'. The sunroom feels like a glass treehouse that is suspended over the lake. Comfortably furnished for coffee, cocktails or a well-deserved nap, the sunroom is one of my favorite spots! The lower terrace level features a 400+ square foot bonus room including a queen bedroom with attached bath, built in bunk beds, queen bed & laundry room and outside access to a comfortable porch and views of the lake.

My Hidden Gem has a large covered porch, upper deck with patio table set, a grill area and several intimate outside seating areas. The 3 minute walk to the lake is a short flight of stairs through a lush selection of Mountain Laurel, Rhododendron and Azalea and then on to the 2nd dock at the end of a level path.

My private platform dock, only for your personal use, is situated close to the mouth of the cove in 'deep' water. ***Please note the dock is the 2nd and last set of steps on the path to the lake. If you love to fish, you will delight in all the bait fish you can catch right off the dock. If water sports are your thing, you will be pleased with how many toys I have around the dock. My outside areas provide plenty of places to dine, entertain, romp in the woods or just sit back and watch the lake. ***I have surveillance cameras along my trail to the dock & around the dock area due to a neighbor with no lake access frequently using your lake equipment and dock***

Hidden Gem - Chestatee features 4 flat screen tv's throughout the house, cards/board games and magazines, wireless access, and a washer/dryer for your use.

Hidden Gem is perfect for families, friends, corporate retreats, business trips, girls' and/or guys' weekends, wedding events, or individual/couple's getaways. Located 1 mile to Nix Bridge public boat ramp & park, 3 miles to Toto Creek public boat ramp & park, 5 miles to North Georgia Premium Outlets, dining or beautiful Chestatee golf course, you will be in a private escape surrounded by all the fun.

Wineries, golfing, tubing, waterfalls and hiking are all within 20 minutes, north on GA400. Dahlonega, w/ great shopping & dining, are14 miles. Alpine Helen, Cleveland and Brasstown Bald are within 20-35 miles. Whatever activities you love, Hidden Gem - Chestatee is a great place to enjoy it all.

******* If you need more space for your group, I have another lakehouse a few houses down, VRBO #1032449

Property manager

Wendy Brand
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$50 fee required extra housekeeping.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Owner must know if pets join you to ensure proper cleaning for next guests who may be allergic. Ensure no accidents and care of furniture is respected
Trash pick up is early Friday morning. Please leave trash bins in their location and take garbage to the bins.
Have the best time of your life!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dawsonville

Located in Dawsonville, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and The Historic Holly Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chestatee Golf Club and Hampton Golf Village. Traveling with kids? Consider Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Atlanta Motorsports Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Dawsonville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 18 min walk
  • North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall - 9 min drive
  • Chestatee Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park - 15 min drive
  • Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Senor Fiesta - 10 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 9 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times with great setting
Loved the porch area. If we were at the house that is where we stayed especially when it was raining with the windows open
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick stay
Our overall experience was good! Wendy was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly. She was also very flexible with us and helped us with our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Serene
We loved this house! It was so quiet, but still close to anything you could want (restaurants, shopping, etc.) and easy to get in and out. The owner was very helpful and communicated well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a getaway
We were extremely pleased with the house and ended up catching a couple nice catfish off the dock. We will for sure be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous spot!
Wendy was a fantastic host! The house is wonderful. Plenty of space for our 5 kids, 5 adults family group. Good gathering space, well stocked kitchen, beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Brand

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I grew up in Atlanta and love hosting and making new friends along the way. I'm a Berry College alum majoring in Education and Psychology, with a Master's degree from North Georgia College & University in Education, Interrelated Education, and Psychology. I enjoy my 'kids' of 22 & 20, I have a habit of keeping the sidewalks down around towns due to miles & miles of running every morning, I love reading, learning about others & building relationships, cooking and playing piano. My newest addition is Pelotoning and kinda thinking one is needed at the lakehouse!

Why they chose this property

Born & raised in Atlanta comes with a love and admiration for Lake Lanier & its intriguing history, as well as the North Georgia Mountains. When I was a child, my grandma would tell me interesting stories of the beginnings of Lake Lanier and loved everything she shared with me. As a native Atlantan, I enjoy the comforts and memories of Lake Lanier and hope you will also.

What makes this property unique

One of my favorite unique features of Hidden Gem is the sunroom with wrap around windows overlooking the beautiful trees and lake. It brings a sense of calm and peace on beautiful mornings and evenings. Another favorite is the storybook feel it has outside as well as inside. And finally, the private sloping driveway gives a feeling of privacy. There are many more unique opportunities to find.

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